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A robot harvests only ripe tomatoes with _______ and _______.
A robot harvests only ripe tomatoes with cameras and sensors.
What is an example of technology?
Examples of technology include: smartphones, laptops, computers, drones, robots, and sensors.
Advanced technology can improve both the quality and ________ of the crops.
Advanced technology can improve both the quality and quantity of the crops.
ICT is short for ___________ and _____________ __________.
ICT is short for Information and Communication Technology.
On some Hokkaido farms, drones are used to _____ fertilizer on the rice fields.
On some Hokkaido farms, drones are used to spray fertilizer on the rice fields.
農業 in English means:
農業 in English means: farming or agriculture
"Smart farming is changing the future of agriculture." In Japanese, what is the future?
In Japanese, the future is 未来.
What is an example of bad weather?
Hurricanes, rain storms, earthquakes, heat waves, snow storms, typhoons, and tsunamis.
What can farmers use to save time and effort?
Farmers can use advanced technology.
Why is farming not an easy job?
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Farming is not an easy job because farmers have to work long hard hours and sometimes harvests are affected by bad weather.
What is "smart farming"?
- "Smart farming" uses ...
"Smart farming" uses "smart" technology such as robots and ICT.
Why might more people become interested in farming?
- People may become more interested in farming because smart farming can ...
People may become more interested in farming because smart farming can improve the quality and the quantity of their crops. / because farmers can save time and effort using advanced technology.